Anglican Schools Australia

Early bird registrations are now open for the Anglican Schools Australia Annual Conference 2026, to be held at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth from 30 July to 1 August.

Under the theme, Grace-full Hospitality: Anglican Schools as Expressions of God’s Generosity, the conference will explore hospitality as more than welcome: an expression of God’s grace that shapes how our schools teach, lead, govern and serve their communities.

You can find further details on the conference website, including the full program of keynote speakers, workshop sessions and networking events.

More information: https://bit.ly/4lPbViP

Register now: https://bit.ly/4rVS03c

The ASA Connections Forum is a one-of-a-kind forum for Religious Studies Educators from Anglican schools in Australia to connect online and in-person, to learn from and with each other, as a professional learning community. The forum program aims to help you develop and deliver academically challenging and personally affirming Religious Studies programs with confidence, creativity and skill.

Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Time: 10:30am–1:50pm AEST (8:30am–11:50am AWST)
Format: Online (schools encouraged to host local hubs)
Cost: Free for ASA member schools.

Find out more and register for free: https://bit.ly/3ZIN7Pc

Join us for a dynamic and insightful webinar led by Mr Dom Fay, Head of Faith & Spirituality (Secondary) at Coomera Anglican College, QLD.

As Anglican schools look to the future of their Chaplaincy teams amidst ever-increasing vacancies, this webinar will explore the landscape of Lay Chaplains. Dom will share stories about what has and hasn't worked, and uncover some of the challenges and opportunities.

Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Time: 4.00pm AEDT
Cost: Free for ASA member school Chaplains
Find out more and register for free: https://bit.ly/3NgXRkP

Anglican Schools Australia Head Office will close for the year at midday on Thursday, 18 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.

We wish you all a happy and holy Christmas!

The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM, CEO of Anglican Schools Australia, today had the privilege of meeting with Dame Sarah Mullally, Archbishop-elect of Canterbury, and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York.

The meeting was a valuable opportunity to share insights and strengthen global Anglican connections.

A proud moment for Anglican education and leadership

The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM, CEO of Anglican Schools Australia, is representing Australia at the 2025 AGM and Conference of the Anglican Communion’s Compass Rose Society in London.

During the event, Peter caught up with friend and American counterpart, The Reverend David A. Madison D.Min, Executive Director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (USA). He also reconnected with Bishop Anthony Poggo, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion.

Peter was admitted to full membership of the Compass Rose Society yesterday, a significant honour and recognition of his ongoing contribution to Anglican education and the wider Communion.

We’re delighted to welcome The School Photographer back as a major sponsor of the 2025 ASA Conference.

They understand that school photo day is about more than just pictures, it’s about preserving the soul of your community, the spirit of your students, and the story of your school.

As a family-run business, they treat schools like friends, not clients. They listen, they care, and they work hand-in-hand with school communities so staff feel supported and students can shine.

When you partner with them, you’re not just booking a photo day, you’re partnering with people who genuinely care about your school’s legacy.

✨ To make memories with The School Photographer:
📞 Contact Sarah Whitehorn: 0412 932 218

Thank you to everyone that submitted a proposal for to lead a workshop at for the 2025 Annual Conference. What an incredible response!

An exciting program is in the works. Stay tuned.

Final call for your 2025 expression of interest online form.

Play a role in shaping our national event by leading a 45-minute workshop at the 2025 ASA Conference, please submit your form by this Sunday, 8 December!

Submit here: https://bit.ly/4eJeZsr

Be inspired as we look back at the 2024 Annual Conference.

Our biggest conference ever was filled with inspiring speakers, time for connection, learning and engaging discussions about the importance of our Anglican identity.

For the 2025 conference, you can get involved by leading a 45-minute workshop.

Be part of the conversation. Submit your expressions of interest before it’s too late! Sunday, 8 December is the deadline.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4eJeZsr

Reminder!

The call for expressions of interest for our 2025 Annual Conference closes Sunday, 8 December!

Make your mark on our national event.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eJeZsr

Questions about our call for expressions of interest to lead a workshop for our 2025 Annual Conference? Please reach out to us via [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your submission!